Valentine’s Day is coming up fast and now is the time to plan something really cool and fun to do for your loved ones. This year I am sending Valentine’s to my best girl friends. One of them will be this little heart disco ball. She’s about 8″ in diameter which is the perfect size. I heart disco balls. What’s better than a disco ball valentine? I dusted off my disco ball and added a bright red heart. Who wouldn’t want one? This DIY is one of the easiest I’ve ever done. Keeping the heart pixelated not only makes it look really cool, but even the less than occasional painter can create it. Let’s do this!

By Olivia Kanaley, DIY Editor
Since the launch of our new wrap and ribbon this year, we’ve been doing quite a bit of gift wrapping around here. In that spirit, I thought I’d share one of my favorite tips for making presents picture perfect. Let’s learn how to tie the perfect bow!

Is your little one writing to Santa this year? Make it extra special with this printable download. We’ve designed a fill-in-the-blank letter that folds up to become it’s own envelope. Whether you’ll be tucking this away with other keepsakes or sending it off to the North Pole, it is sure to delight.

This project requires a little prep by mom, dad or an older sibling. Read on for the download and complete instructions.

With Christmas only a few weeks away it’s time to start decking the halls and trimming the tree. These clay ornaments are a snap to make, and their soft matte white finish gives them a crisp modern look. Pair with birch tones and red accents for a Scandinavian-inspired holiday.

My husband and I have been married for over seven years but last Christmas was the first we actually had a real tree. The excuses were legitimate – cramped apartment, no money, traveling during the holidays, no kids to enjoy it. But even though that stopped us from having a traditional tree, I didn’t want it to ruin my attempts at being festive. So for those few years, I would make an unconventional tree to display. Here’s an example of a tree that housed our presents underneath it one year.

Thanksgiving is just days away but there’s still time to add this easy, extra-special touch to your table. Scatter these along your dinner table and have guests write what they are most thankful for this year. Just download our free template, print on your home printer and cut out!

Advent calendars are my favorite thing to make for the holidays. With the first day of the countdown only being ten days away, I thought today would be a good time to share this scratch off one that you can make with only a few supplies. It might be the perfect long weekend project to kick off the festivities.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we’ve got you covered with this paper centerpiece idea. Use our printable template and any paper you choose to make the perfect accent for your Thanksgiving table or sideboard.

Truth be told, I’ve never actually used place cards for a party. But since we’re doing a smaller scale Thanksgiving with friends this year, I think it would be fun to implement these illustrated portraits. At least it would garner a good laugh (or someone would leave insulted). They’re easy as long as you or a friend has basic drawing skills.